Tyco Integrated Security News

People using computers to surf the Internet is "so 20th century". Today, the big trend involves machines using the Internet to communicate, exchange and analyse data in what has widely become known of as the Internet of Things. Various security devices are among the IoT components, and how devices connect effectively using the Internet – even devices not related to security – will constitute a large part of the future business of security integrators and installers, whether in the re...

The industry is counting down to the big industry trade show this fall, the ASIS International 61st Annual Seminar and Exhibits — ASIS 2015 in Anaheim, California. What topics will dominate the traditionally end user-based show in a year of shifting technologies and new capabilities on the horizon? We asked our Expert Panel Round Table to weigh in.

Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), the leading security systems integrator, announces the availability of Kantech KT-1, a cost-effective, elegant and easy-to-install access control solution. Designed to scale for small- to medium-sized business (SMB) customers as well as enterprise customers, this single-entry controller offers the flexibility to expand with growing business security needs. The KT-1 solution is part of TycoIS’ small business value line, extending commercial-grade security...

Kentucky Underground Storage, Inc. needed to upgrade its surveillance system with American Dynamics’ Illustra cameras and recording solution for increased security and clearer images. Customer - Kentucky Underground Storage, Inc. (KUSI) Kentucky Underground Storage, Inc. (KUSI) is a family-owned business located just 20 miles south of Lexington, Ky. When the family purchased the former limestone quarry at a foreclosure auction back in the late 1970s, it turned the cave — some 130 f...

National Union Fire Insurance Company claims that Tyco failed to protect confidential details of the warehouse security systems A civil trial against Tyco Integrated Security was adjourned by a federal judge on July 14 and is now rescheduled for October 19. The lawsuit arose out of the burglary of a pharmaceutical warehouse in Enfield, Conn., owned by Eli Lilly. Eli Lilly’s insurance company, National Union Fire Insurance Company claims that Tyco failed to protect confid...

For many years, generally speaking, the use of video surveillance has been seen as an extension of an end user customer’s security system. However, recently, we have also heard about how video can help customers more generally, providing benefits that extend beyond security and encompass better operations and management. Easier economic justification is one important aspect of looking more broadly at the benefits of video surveillance to the enterprise as a whole. Better return on investme...

The crystal clear images provided by new 4K cameras have attracted a lot of attention at recent industry trade shows in the security market. But the improved video resolution comes at a price. The cameras are more expensive, and the systems to support them – more bandwidth, more storage – portend even more expense. There have been higher-resolution cameras on the market for years, of course, but an advantage of 4K security cameras is that they represent a standard that could be appli...

Going back to the days when we asked our children to program our VCRs, many of us are challenged by the intricacies of technology. However, a benefit of newer inventions such as smartphones and tablets is that they are easier to use and “intuitive” – whatever that means. Security and video surveillance systems are becoming more complex in lockstep with consumer electronics, so we asked this week’s panellists: How does technology innovation in security systems impact the s...

It has been seven months or so since Tyco Integrated Security entered the small business security sector, and the company’s focused approach is paying off well in the five initial markets of Chicago; South Florida; Dallas-Fort Worth; Orange County, Calif.; and Burbank, Calif. It’s no wonder they hit the ground running. TycoIS had plenty of time to prepare for its September 2014 launch into the small business market. Expiration of a two-year non-compete agreement after the company sp...

The award program lauds the top female professionals in the security market in a variety of categories The Women’s Security Council, a network of successful professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the security industry, is delighted to announce the winners of the 2015 WSC Women of the Year awards. The award program lauds the top female professionals in the security market in a variety of categories. This year’s 2015 Women of the Year include...

Other elements of the deal include enhanced hospitality and signage in and around STAPLES Center AEG, owner and operator of many of the nation’s most iconic venues, announced recently the renewal and expansion of the partnership with Tyco Integrated Security (TycoIS), which will serve as the Official Security Provider to STAPLES Center and L.A. LIVE. Under the new deal brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, TycoIS will experience an expanded presence at STAPLES Center, L.A...

Challenges The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides the foundation for disaster planning and response in the United States when local and state government agencies require support. Now part of the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA’s headquarters is in the heart of the nation’s capital, bustling with activity, and is considered one of the busiest federal facilities. The Washington, D.C. office is visited by hundreds of people each day, with a high number of cross-o...

A Technical Seminar will be held during the frame of SEGURITEC PERU to update general concepts in Security and Safety The economic development of Peru and the Boom in the construction of new Housing, Shopping Malls, Hotels, Casinos, Restaurants, Schools, Universities, Clubs among others, has created a heavy demand for Security & Safety products. Among the best sale products are CCTV, Digital Video Recorders (DVR), Access Control, Theft Detectors, Video Intercoms, Alarms,...

The 2013 SDM 100 list’s primary objective is to measure consumer dollars gained by alarm companies Tyco Integrated Security, a Tyco company and the industry’s leading security systems integrator, has been named to the 2013 SDM 100 list from SDM Magazine. This list ranks U.S. companies that provide electronic security systems and services to both residential and non-residential customers and is based on recurring monthly revenue (RMR). This year, Tyco Integrated Sec...

Perrigo Nutritionals worked with Tyco Integrated Security to update their packaging to help better prevent theft Tyco Integrated Security, a Tyco company and the industry’s leading security systems integrator, has teamed up with Perrigo Nutritionals to develop a theft-resistant infant formula container. Perrigo Nutritionals is the leading infant formula company that supplies mass retailers, grocers and drugstores with their own Store Brand Infant Formulas. Baby form...

The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights to understand the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit, the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry, will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights that help them better understand how policy drives business in the security industry. The exclusive nature of the setting...

Brivo’s ACS WebService offers anytime control of the system offsite Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that the Athens City-County Health Department utilises Brivo ACS WebService to secure their facility, located in Athens, OH. Tyco Integrated Security is the dealer and installer for this project. For years, the Athens Health Department used standard lock and key to secure their facility. “We were aware that...

Brivo’s access control system manages distribution facilities for Nor-Cal Beverage Co in Anaheim, California Brivo Systems LLC, leader in cloud applications for security management, recently announced that Nor-Cal Beverage Co., Inc., Anaheim, CA, has selected Brivo’s ACS WebService cloud-based access control system to manage access for several distributed facilities. Tyco Integrated Security is the dealer and installer for this project. Nor-Cal Beverage is a famil...